Attorney-Regional

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge seeks a senior legal advisor to support LDH Regions 2 and 3, providing expert legal direction on health care programs across the department. The role includes advising executives, as well as regional leaders, on complex regulatory matters and policy interpretation.

Requires a current Louisiana license to practice law and four years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law and four years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Serves as senior legal counsel for LDH Region 3 and provides backup legal counsel for LDH Region 2, supporting facilities and offices across multiple parishes.
• Provides independent, highly technical legal direction, advice, consultation, and assistance on complex health law matters affecting LDH regional operations.
• Provides legal counsel and representation to major LDH programs, including Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Human Resources, Adult Protective Services, Public Health, and Women’s Health.
• Advises regional leadership and program administrators on legal issues, regulatory requirements, policies, and operational matters.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and legal precedents related to health care and LDH programs.

Skills

Legal direction

Health law

Regulatory compliance

Policy analysis

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make a statewide impact as a senior legal advisor with the Louisiana Department of Health! You’ll serves as a senior legal counsel for one of the nine LDH regions (LDH REGION 3) and serves as backup senior legal counsel for LDH Region 2, encompassing multiple parishes.

Incumbent performs highly responsible professional and administrative duties and is responsible for independently providing highly technical legal direction, advice, assistance, consultation, representation and having a direct influence on the operation of LDH regional activities involving several major programs under LDH in both regions [including Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD), Medicaid, Human Resources (HR), Adult Protective Services (APS), Office of Public Health (OPH), and Office of Women's Health, and for LDH facilities and offices located in the assigned regions (Regions 2 and 3). This position provides highly technical legal advice, assistance, and consultation on high profile and complex legal problems to Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels. Incumbent must possess a broad and intensive legal experience in all phases of the legal process regarding health law.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus four years of experience as a practicing attorney.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Serves as senior legal counsel for LDH Region 3 and provides backup legal counsel for LDH Region 2, supporting facilities and offices across multiple parishes.
• Provides independent, highly technical legal direction, advice, consultation, and assistance on complex health law matters affecting LDH regional operations.
• Provides legal counsel and representation to major LDH programs, including Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Human Resources, Adult Protective Services, Public Health, and Women’s Health.
• Advises regional leadership and program administrators on legal issues, regulatory requirements, policies, and operational matters.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and legal precedents related to health care and LDH programs.
• Provides highly technical legal advice and consultation to the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels on high-profile and complex legal matters.
• Performs highly responsible professional and administrative legal duties involving all phases of the legal process and provides experienced legal expertise to support LDH’s mission and regional operations.

Position Specific Details

Location: Office of Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s): 50450591

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Attorney-Regional - $41.80 hourly / $3,344.00 bi-weekly

Contact Information

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.